A special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect, will open in Tokyo on Saturday, November 28, 2026. "Antoni Gaudí. Architecture and Art : Special Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Death" runs through Wednesday, January 27, 2027 as part of "Gaudí Year 2026" (ガウディ・イヤー2026). It is held in cooperation with the Consell Antoni Gaudí (Antoni Gaudí Council), an advisory body of the Government of Catalonia.
About the Exhibition
The exhibition looks at Gaudí, the architect behind seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, not merely from a commercial perspective. It explores his idea of the "total work of art" (Gesamtkunstwerk), which unites structure, function and beauty.
A total of 160 works, carefully selected from major archives as well as private collections and photo archives, are shown on a scale not seen before. The major archives include the ETSAB Archive (Gaudí Chair at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia), the Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation, Casa Batlló, Casa Vicens, Casa Botines, Palau Güell, Bellesguard House and the Barcelona Design Museum. Through handwritten architectural drawings, watercolors, detailed three-dimensional models, original furniture and decorative ironwork, the exhibition traces Gaudí's career. It covers his early works, the project for the Mataró Workers' Cooperative, the major works commissioned by Eusebi Güell, representative urban residences such as Casa Calvet, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà "La Pedrera", and the Sagrada Família, the masterpiece of his life.
The exhibition is curated by Charo Sanjuán and consists of an introduction and eight thematic sections. Together they present Gaudí's architectural thought and his path as an artist as a single story. Immersive spatial design and official exhibition goods are also available so that visitors can experience the master's architectural world.
The Tokyo venue is the 3rd-floor exhibition space at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya. After Tokyo, the exhibition will tour to Osaka.
Exhibition Overview
- Exhibition: Antoni Gaudí. Architecture and Art : Special Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Death
- Dates: Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Wednesday, January 27, 2027
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM (last entry 9:30 PM; timed entry by date and time in one-hour slots)
- Venue: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, 3F, Tokyo
- Participating institutions: 100 Antoni Gaudí, Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya), Consell Antoni Gaudí
- Organizer: CSTS
- Co-organizers: AUREA, Brand Architects (BA), MOAT Experience
- In cooperation with: AIRE
- Official website: https://gaudi100.net/
Tickets
Tickets can be reserved through Ticket Pia: https://w.pia.jp/t/gaudi100/
Early Bird Tickets
| Category | Weekday | Weekends and Holidays | Super Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ¥2,300 | ¥2,800 | ¥3,500 |
| Junior and Senior High School Students | ¥1,700 | ¥2,200 | ¥2,900 |
| Elementary School Students and Young Children (Age 3 and Over) | ¥800 | ¥1,300 | ¥2,000 |
Advance Tickets (Online Sales)
| Category | Weekday | Weekends and Holidays | Super Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ¥2,800 | ¥3,300 | ¥4,000 |
| Junior and Senior High School Students | ¥2,000 | ¥2,500 | ¥3,200 |
| Elementary School Students and Young Children (Age 3 and Over) | ¥1,100 | ¥1,600 | ¥2,300 |
Same-Day Tickets
| Category | Weekday | Weekends and Holidays | Super Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ¥3,100 | ¥3,800 | ¥4,500 |
| Junior and Senior High School Students | ¥2,300 | ¥3,000 | ¥3,700 |
| Elementary School Students and Young Children (Age 3 and Over) | ¥1,400 | ¥2,100 | ¥2,300 |
Venue and Access
- Address: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, 3F, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043
- By train:
- 1-minute walk from the West Exit of Shibuya Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Keio Inokashira Line
- 2-minute walk from Exit 5 of Shibuya Station on the Tokyo Metro and Tokyu lines
- By car: Use the Metropolitan Expressway Route 3 Shibuya Line. An underground parking lot is available (B3F, 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM).
Main Thematic Sections (8 Sections)
Intro: Who Was Gaudí?
Welcome to the world of grand curves and light that Gaudí created. This section focuses on the master's life and artistic vision, drawing visitors deeply into a distinctive legacy born where nature and technology melt together.
Section 1: Gaudí the Architecture Student: Serving as an Outstanding Assistant
These are records of Antoni Gaudí's youth, when he demonstrated outstanding practical ability while collaborating with the leading masters of his day. Through early drawings and design proposals, the section shows the moment when Gaudí's highly original architectural world began to take shape.
Section 2: First Steps as an Architect
This section introduces Antoni Gaudí's first independent project, born where his concern for society met his own sense of formal beauty. Through the project for the Mataró Workers' Cooperative, visitors can see the beginnings of the master's distinctive structural techniques and spirit of creative experimentation.
Section 3: Early Works
Casa Vicens, Teresian College, Casa Botines
This section explores Gaudí's creative vision, which expanded while dissolving the boundary between decorative arts and architectural structure. Through a variety of early projects, it captures the moment when natural beauty and structural innovation came together as a single, fully formed architectural language.
Section 4: Antoni Gaudí and Eusebi Güell
Many of Gaudí's greatest works blossomed from his bond with his patron, Eusebi Güell. This section brings together the Güell Estate Pavilions, Palau Güell, Park Güell and the Church of Colònia Güell. With abundant original materials and a refined exhibition design, it invites visitors into the bold, forward-looking artistic world opened up by these two extraordinary talents.
Section 5: Bellesguard House
This section introduces the beauty of Bellesguard House, created as Gaudí's exceptional skill merged into historical memory. Through detailed models and original records, visitors can experience Gaudí's architectural philosophy, which harmonized historical heritage with a modern aesthetic of form.
Section 6: The Evolution of the Urban Residence
Casa Calvet, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà "La Pedrera"
This section introduces the residential works that symbolize Gaudí and brought life to urban living spaces. From magnificent façades and sculptural rooftops to intricate interior decoration, a variety of original works convey the architectural innovation of the master, whose groundbreaking aesthetics transformed everyday surroundings.
Section 7: Gaudí as a Designer
This section sheds light on Gaudí's world of design, in which every detail, down to elaborate decoration and ironwork, comes together. Through refined original materials in which natural forms and superb craftsmanship meet, visitors can get close to the essence of the "total work of art".
Section 8: Sagrada Família Basilica
Step into the grand story of the Sagrada Família, the culmination of the master's life work. Representative models and valuable historical materials, in which structural innovation and spiritual symbolism meet, are on display. What emerges is Gaudí's inspiration in his later years and his noble architectural philosophy, a legacy that continues to grow even after more than 100 years.
